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    My Soul to Save

    By Rachel Vincent

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    When Kaylee Cavanaugh screams, someone dies.

    So when teen pop star Eden croaks onstage and Kaylee doesn't wail, she knows something is dead wrong. She can't cry for someone who has no soul.

    The last thing Kaylee needs right now is to be skipping school, breaking her dad's ironclad curfew and putting her too-hot-to-be-real boyfriend's loyalty to the test. But starry-eyed teens are trading their souls: a flickering lifetime of fame and fortune in exchange for eternity in the Netherworld—a consequence they can't possibly understand.

    Kaylee can't let that happen, even if trying to save their souls means putting her own at risk….

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarlequin
    Release dateJan 1, 2010
    ISBN9781426846021
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    Rachel Vincent

    A native of the dust bowl, Rachel Vincent is the oldest of five siblings, and arguably the most outspoken of the bunch. She loves cats, devours chocolate and lives on flavoured coffee. Rachel's older than she looks-seriously-and younger than she feels, but remains convinced that for every day she spends writing, one more day will be added to her lifespan. She maintains a website as shown above, as well as an active blog at urbanfantasy.blogspot.com Rachel loves to hear from her readers via her email: rachel@rachelvincent.com

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    • 3/5
      Let's start positive. I loved the Netherworld with it's distorted space and time in relation to the human world it's tethered to. The scary things like the literal "blades of grass" and the fiends were inventive. The evil soul-stealing Dekker Media reminded me of Disney with the insane amount of control they have over their stars. Seeing more of Tod and his life before his death was a real bonus, his character really interested me in the first book.

      I disliked Kaylee's goody-goody act. Over and over again we had hear how she couldn't let those poor souls suffer, OK well get on with saving them then!

      I'm liking Nash a little more due to his protective nature though that isn't really explained, does he like/love Kaylee? We never hear any declarations or what he likes about her, just how much he wants her physically. Also Nash isn't very interesting, I prefer Tod at least I can say things about his character. He's honest, forthright, caring and I can say that he respects Kaylee and the decisions she makes. I noticed he made some sort of comment about Kaylee being ready to be alone with Nash, which reminded me of how many girls Nash had slept with, is she going to just another notch on his bedpost?

      Overall this one was harder to get into, the characters seem a little shallow with no real character development which meant I didn't really feel close to any of them except maybe Tod. However the creative qualities of the Netherworld and Dekker Media really held my interest.
    • 5/5
      OMG OMG OMG I Loved it!! Gah It was so awesome !! and witty I must say.Naaaassshhh I want me Nash and Tod, definitely Tod
    • 3/5
      I've enjoyed these stories because of the focus on a new (to me) type of paranormal character. But I'm not entirely sure if I'll keep listening to the series as they seem a bit "light" on substance beyond the banshee lore. Or maybe it's just that I read so much young adult urban fantasy that the characters and story lines are starting to run together in my memory.

      I wish a few writers would be brave enough to take some risks, so that the main characters aren't always slender and beautiful young women vying for the love of two fit and handsome guys. I'd particularly like to see some thoughtful portrayals of same sex relationships in these fantasy contexts, both for personal interest and to introduce a bit of variety!
    • 3/5
      I'm still enjoying this series. Kaylee is still a wonderfully strong heroine, who depends on her boyfriend a lot, but isn't dependent on him. (If that makes any sense.) I like that. I also really like Tod. He's an interesting character who often brings about thought provoking moral quandaries. I like that too, and the fact that Kaylee (who is usually the decision-maker) doesn't alway do the 'right' thing. It makes for an interesting read. I also just plain like the narrative style. Plus, the unmistakeable similarities between the evil empire (Dekker Inc) and DIsney was golden. Golden I say!

      Like the first book, however, there are a few aspects of the story that leave me scratching my head. Again Kaylee managed to take some small snippet of information, almost nothing really, and weave a theory around it. Then miraculously succeed with it. This time, based on one overheard sentence, she needed to find one demon of a specific sort, of which there could be many. The first 'person' she asks is able to tell her where he is; he's the right one; they find him immediately and are able to just walk right in and see him. Not to suggest that there were no difficulties, but it all seemed to go a little too easily.

      Then there is the basic question of why exactly Kaylee feels like she and she alone has to save everyone? It never seems to occur to her to ask for help. I also had a little trouble grasping the whole drama around being grounded. I probably would have been able to relate to this if I was younger; I admit. But it seemed to me (and Tod apparently) that normal teen drama issues would just get blown off in the face of saving souls and all. On a similar note she seems to accept her father's reappearance and over zealous parenting with ease. Her internal thoughts were often appropriately acerbic, but she never vocalised it. Maybe I'm just mean, but I think after 13 years he deserved a little guilt. I kept waiting for her to finally lay into him and she had plenty of opportunity. But she never did.

      My main complaint about this particular book, however, was that the first half was really cluttered with info-dumps and recaps of book one. For a little while it felt like every paragraph had some sort of catch-up clause in it and it really broke up the narrative. I got pretty frustrated with it after a while.

      The bottom line, though, is that I basically enjoyed it. If I come across book three at some point I'd be more than happy to give it a read.
    • 5/5
      The third book in the 'Soul Screamers' series started out a tad bit slower than the previous two. Slow though it may have started, slow is not how is progressed; after the first quarter of the book the tempo and electricity of 'My Soul to Save' increased dramatically and eclipsed thoughts of doing anything but reading. The reader can almost physically see the relationship between Nash and Kaylee growing, its great, and the author provides just enough heat to keep it interesting and the teen reading audience this series is meant for blushing. I can't wait to read the next book in this series 'My Soul to Keep', meant to be out in June 2010
    • 3/5
      I didn't enjoy this one as much as I did My Soul to Take. However, I will continue to read the series.
    • 4/5
      This is the second book in the serious and it was pretty good. I would give it a 3.5 rating, I gave it a 4 because I didn't think it deserved a 3. Like the first book it was a very easy and fun read.
    • 5/5
      I really love your story, it deserves a lot of audience. If you have some great stories like this one, you can publish it on Novel Star, just submit your story to hardy@novelstar.top or joye@novelstar.top
    • 3/5
      I found many of the characters in this book annoying and couldn’t enjoy the story as much as I had hoped. The story itself was interesting but predictable, and I wondered why it took the characters so long to figure things out. Kaylee wants to save all the poor teenagers who have given their souls away, claiming they didn’t know what they were giving up. I really struggle with this, because it’s their SOUL, surely everyone grasps the enormity of giving it away. I had absolutely no sympathy for the ‘victims’ and this took away from my experience of the book.In My Soul to Save Kaylee ceases to be interesting and becomes hypocritical and whiny. I think Nash had the right idea to let those teenagers suffer the consequences of their stupid decisions, but Kaylee is determined to save them with or without her boyfriend. Kaylee always seems to have all the right answers, knowing the rules of the Netherworld despite never having been there. I was also surprised by how gullible the adults are in this book - they never suspect what Kaylee is up to and I find it really hard to believe that any competent parents would have ever let her get away with half of what she does.Kaylee wouldn’t have gotten to me so much if the other characters were in any way redeemable, but the quality of the whole cast is seriously lacking. Nash only has two modes in the book: reasoning with Kaylee because of her silly schemes and trying to get into her pants. They never get to progress their physical relationship however because Tod keeps popping in! Literally. Tod, who started off as the character with the most potential, is surly and unpredictable, and I was unimpressed by him. Unfortunately my experience of My Soul to Save wasn’t what I had hoped. I didn’t like many of the characters and think the story is silly. I plan to continue the series, however, because I like the mythology behind it and want to see where Kaylee’s powers take her.You can read more of my reviews at Speculating on SpecFic.
    • 4/5
      I read (listened to) the first book a few months ago and then moved back to reading other books. I was at a loss as to what to read next (as evidenced by my WWW last week!), so since I had the next book in the series waiting on my Ipod, I decided to jump back into Kaylee’s story. And jump in, I did! The action and mystery picked right up in the first chapter!

      While I really liked My Soul to Take, I found it to be a bit slow, so I was very happy with the pacing in My Soul to Save. Since it didn’t have the necessity of introduction, it was able to jump right into the story and keep it going. There was one thing in the book that I saw coming, but other than that, I was not able to guess most of the twists. I also felt that the discovery of information felt very natural. It didn’t feel rushed or too slow.

      We get to know the characters a little better in this book. I like Kaylee, but sometimes she’s a little too typical teenager for my liking. Her relationship with Nash had me rolling my eyes a lot. As much as I liked him in the first book, he just was bugging me in this book. Tod, however, I really liked. He’s a little manipulative at times, but he’s just an amusing character. His moments with Nash crack me up. He really knows how to push Nash’s buttons.

      I liked the ending. There was a twist I didn’t see coming, and there was a scene with Tod in the final chapter that I really liked. But the last couple sentences just seemed unnecessary to me. It didn’t really end on much of a cliffhanger, making me HAVE to read the next book, but I liked the book enough to continue on in the series. I give it 4 stars!

      The books say that Twilight fans will love it, and I honestly don’t get the connection. However, if you like paranormal books, and especially if you’re looking for something other than vampires, I think that you would like this series.

      Notes on the audiobook: I am still fairly new to audiobooks, and they are not my preferred format. I tried the audiobook for Anna Dress in Blood and I could not get through it. I couldn’t stand the narrator. However, after reading about how Jac at For Love and Books really liked Amanda Ronconi as a narrator, I “bought” the novella prequel and first book of this series with my free audible credits. I really like Amanda Ronconi’s narration. She does different voices for the characters so you know who’s talking, but I don’t feel like she tries too hard. Her male voices sound male enough, but she doesn’t go overboard with them. I’ve had to cancel my audible membership for money reasons, but even though I prefer reading to listening, I will miss Amanda’s voices as I finish this series.

      This review is also posted at Mommy's Reading Break
    • 5/5
      Check out my other listens at Eargasms Audiobook Reviews

      This book picks up shortly after the last book ends. Kaylee is trying to figure out what it means to be a Banshee and getting lessons from her boyfriend, Nash's mom. Tod is still around causing trouble. He gets them tickets to an ex-girlfriend's concert and finds out she sold her soul.

      I had to laugh at all the references to an entertainment machine that sounded an awful lot like my former employers Disney. How very fitting!

      I love how well though out this whole world is. Each book brings you further along in understanding every thing. Information is handed out in a easy to understand manner and the pacing is wonderful. Everything flows nicely and you never really have lulls where you wish the story would hurry up.

      I really liked the dynamic between Nash and Kaylee, they really are a great couple. Very complimentary and well balanced pairing. It was also great to see her dad stepping up and taking the parental role serious.

      I love Emma and wish we could see more of her. She always cracks me up!

      I listened to the audiobooks narrated by Amanda Ronconi, one of my absolute favorites!! She does a terrific job with all the voices keeping them distinct and consistent. She has a fun snarky tone that adds to the read. I am also a fan of her swift reads, she instills energy and drama into key moments in the narration. The girl gives good voice!

      The ending was a bit of a bummer for me but I understand why it had to go that way.

      Very eager to see what is next!
    • 4/5
      When Kaylee and Nash attend a concert with Tod (Nash’s reaper brother), they are stunned to see teen pop star Eden collapse and die on stage without Kaylee feeling the need to scream. As a banshee, Kaylee is normally compelled to cry out (scream) for souls as they leave their bodies, but what emits from Eden’s body is most definitely not her soul. It seems Eden has already sold her soul to a hellion in exchange for fame and fortune – and her time is up. Unfortunately, Tod’s ex-girlfriend, Addison, who is on tour with Eden, has also signed a contract with the same hellion and she has only five days left before it is her turn to die. Tod asks Nash and Kaylee to help him find a loophole in Addy’s contract so her soul does not need to suffer eternal torment. But in their attempts to uncover the “out clause” in hellion contracts they learn an entire network of teens are trading their souls for fame and fortune in the entertainment industry – and the head of one studio appears to be behind it all.In book 2 of Rachel Vincent's Soul Screamers series, we are introduced to more of the Netherworld and the grim reapers. Tod has actually attended the concert because he knew a special reap was about to occur and he wanted to meet the oldest reaper of all, Libby from Special Projects. She is specially trained to handle Demon’s Breath, the substance placed in Eden’s body in exchange for her soul. When Tod learns Libby is scheduled to return for Addy, he decides they must do what they can to save her soul. Addy then learns her little sister Regan has just signed her own contract, and the stakes are raised.Kaylee, Nash and Tod find the hellion involved in the contract dealing – Avari – who is going to be our main villain throughout the series. He is the one they need to negotiate with, and Kaylee has come up with something to trade with Avari in exchange for both girls’ souls. Unfortunately, someone isn’t going to come out of this alive…Characters remain a strength of this series. Avari, who is about to become a recurring villain, is a nicely menacing presence; he’s a smooth talker and killer negotiator (literally) – and he cannot be killed. We also meet Tod’s reaper boss, Levi, for the first time and discover great power can come in small packages. Returning characters include Kaylee’s best friend, Emma (who continues to be one of THE BEST FRIENDS EVER), her self-obsessed cousin, Sophie, and Nash’s mom, Harmony, who is helping Kaylee learn more about her abilities. Kaylee’s dad plays a larger part in this book, as he has moved back to the States to make a home for Kaylee – but being the parent of a teenage girl has definitely increased his stress levels.Vincent’s writing style remains natural and concise; she tells a lot of story in a couple hundred pages and continues to impress with how streamlined everything is. There is no filler, just consistent character and world building. She continues to add to the character roster, but the reader is not overwhelmed.My Soul To Save is a wonderful entry into the Soul Screamers series, and impresses with interesting characters and situations, a slowly building romance and a nice element of danger. It can stand on its own, but reading book 1 of the series (My Soul To Take) will definitely add to your enjoyment.
    • 3/5
      Diese und weitere Rezensionen findet ihr auf meinem Blog Anima Libri - Buchseele

      Ich bin wirklich zwiegespalten, was „Rette meine Seele“ angeht. Ich fand den ersten Band von Rachel Vincents Soul Screamer Serie absolut klasse, von der Idee, über die Handlung bis hin zu den Charakteren.

      Beim zweiten Band hingegen hatte ich das eine oder andere Problem. Die Charaktere waren wirklich super, die Entwicklungen, die sie machen, sind wirklich gut und realistisch. Es gibt keine Brüche zwischen erstem und zweiten Band und alles zieht sich konstant durch.

      Bei der Handlung war es leider nicht ganz so. Gerade am Anfang fand ich die Handlung eher schleppend und zäh, zwischendurch wird sie geradezu klischeehaft vorhersehbar und es dauert ziemlich lange, bis die Spannung, die sich durch den gesamten ersten Band gezogen hat, wieder aufkommt und die Geschichte in Fahrt kommt.

      Und ganz schlecht war es um den Schreibstil bestellt, der irgendwie vollkommen anders war, als noch im ersten Band. Der Stil ist brüchig und holprig und dadurch fehlt dem Buch jeglicher Fluss, was schade ist, da Band 1 doch so schön flüssig zu lesen war.

      Gleichzeitig dazu, dass der Stil so brüchig ist, hat Vincent auch noch angefangen sich in Details zu verlieren und ständig um den heißen Brei zu reden.


      Fazit:

      Alles in allem war das Buch zwar nicht so schlecht, wie ich es jetzt vielleicht dargestellt habe, eigentlich war es sogar ganz gut, nur leider im Vergleich zu Band eins dann doch sehr enttäuschend.
    • 5/5
      Book 2 - a strong follow up to the first in the series. The pseudo Scooby gang must help save a teen pop star who sold her soul to a Hellion for fame - surprising ending!
    • 4/5
      This one wasn't quite as good as the first one, but it was still very interesting. We got to learn a lot more about the banshee's ways and backstory. We also saw a lot more of the underworld and the dangers that it holds. There were a few inconsistencies between this and the one before it which kind of bothered me. (not too badly though) I love the scenes where Todd's around; they always make me laugh. Something that I think sets this series apart from so many others is that the characters actually have to accept the consequences of their actions. Not everything ends up rosy and happy at the end of the day. I'm always a fan of happy endings, but they're definitely not always realistic.
    • 5/5
      I'm still thoroughly loving this series. I love the storyline and the characters more and more each book. I love Kaylee's dad and the fact that he's trying to be a dad. I can't wait to see what else happens in the series.
    • 5/5
      When a famous singer dies in front of her, in the middle of a concert, Kaylee Cavanaugh begins to panic. Why? Because when someone dies near her she instantly feels the need to scream bloody murder. And when she realizes that there's no soul to sing to she and her boyfriend, Nash, know that something is wrong. Really really wrong.The confirmation comes when Nash's brother, Tod (who is dead and is a reaper) tells them that Kaylee is not screaming because that body is empty. No soul to sing to = No screams.But that's impossible, right? Where is her soul and most importantly: who has it?!The answers begin to flow in the form of one of the most ancient and incredible reapers: Libby. She tells them, thanks to Tod's obvious reverence, that the poor human girl had sold her soul in exchange of fame, beauty and fortune. And that she was there to collect what replaced And that Addison Page, another singer who was becoming very famous too, was going to be the next one to die.The only problem was that Addison had been Tod's girlfriend once and he still had feelings for her.And that's how Tod convinced Kaylee to help him catch the culprit and how she dragged Nash into it too. Together they would discover that even the cute and safe face of a big family-friend corporation could hide terrible secrets.Personal opinion:Just like the first book, My Soul to Take, this book was amazing. Honestly. I couldn't stop reading and, in fact, I finished it in 4 hours, while I was waiting for my flight to take off. How? I'm not sure, I think I just kept reading and reading, and reading non-stop. And when I finished it I re-read it just to make sure it was as awesome as I knew it was.And yes, Rachel Vincent had rocked my world. Again.The characters not only kept evolving and growing but also they won more shades, more colors and a lot of deepness. Kaylee turns out to be a really strong, confident and lovely character that truly cares for everyone. Nash, although very supportive of Kaylee, is more reserved and very protective while Tod is more... Tod. What can I say? Tod is a whole new concept for me, I can't wait to read more about him. My advice? Read the series, start with it right now and make your own opinion.
    • 3/5
      Is anyone familiar with the term, "sophomore slump?" If you haven't heard of it, it's a term usually used regarding music. When a band releases a really good debut album, they must avoid the "sophomore slump" which is the not-as-awesome-as-the-first, second CD. I have found this term applies nicely to books as well. I really loved the first book in this series. But the second failed to live up to my expectations or the expectations the first book set. What's even worse is the fact that I completely fail at finding a solid reason as to why I didn't like this book as much as the first. I know, wtf Mia? Wtf? But honestly, I just can't. Sometimes a book can have all the right elements: awesome characters, splendid writing, intriguing plot, and everything else it takes to weave a good book. But even though it's all there, for whatever reason it just fails to live up to what you wanted it to be. I guess the reason why I just didn't dig this one so much lies in the plot. It was just... not as thrilling. Well, I mean it was, but not as much? Argh, I wish I could explain this better. The plot didn't build up enough tension to completely mesmerize me. At least not until the last ten or so pages. I know it isn't completely fair to consistently compare this book with the first one, but with My Soul to Take I was just so taken with the plot. It built up and up and up but this built up sort of slowly. There was a lot at risk in the first one but here? The thing that was at risk, I didn't come to care about as much as I should've. Not only that, there was a lack of sacrifice on Nash and Kaylee's part so maybe that's where the lack of concern for the plot came in too. Speaking of Nash and Kaylee, I sort of, kind of, love them together. A lot of fans are totally on the Tod and Kaylee ship but there's something about Nash and Kaylee that I do love. They have a nice balance. I'm not still completely sold on this pairing but I'm beginning to really like -- and maybe even love? -- them together. My love for this series didn't fail to grow, however. I do still completely love the world Rachel Vincent is continuing to build, even if some of the more detailed concepts of it is hard to grasp sometimes. But still, it is entirely gripping. I'm also really loving Rachel Vincent's writing style. It's so effortless and I can tell she works really hard to grow and perfect her writing. What I really l love about her is that she thinks outside the box with her descriptions and what exactly something means. I love authors who do that. Who really get me to think on what something exactly means and to see or think about the flip side of that term or whatever. I should only hope that this series gets better and that the other books exceed the first. I'm officially a fan of Rachel Vincent, but I do hope she stepped up her game with the next book.
    • 3/5
      I read this originally a few years ago, and I enjoyed it. However, this was the last book in the series I read, although I cannot figure out why. I enjoyed this just as much as the first book. Rachel Vincent has created a fun, entertaining, and unique series that stands apart from many of the stereotypical vampire and werewolf books out there. Kaylee remains a fantastic heroine, if for no other reason than the fact that she is willing to sacrifice everything to save someone else. She is such a selfless character, but at the same time she does not come across as someone who is annoyingly good. I will mention briefly that Nash remains an adorable, ideal boyfriend, but otherwise I do not have a whole lot to say about him. Tod, however, I adore. There are so many issues with his role, and his morality can be questionable, but he is so intriguing. Addison, as I stated in my original review of this, is best addition to this book. At first she just seemed like an annoying drama queen, but her character expanded & changed perfectly. All of which lead up to my favorite scene of the book, which I can’t discuss because it’d be too spoiler-y. Let’s just say it was my favorite moment from either of the books. Once again this book is an action-packed, nonstop read. The danger reaches even higher heights than the first book. This is one book that you will want to read in one sitting. We get to know a lot more about the bean sidhes and the world of the Nether, which is unique and adds a whole new layer to the story. The only thing I wish there had been more of was Kaylee’s best friend, Emma. Her brief scenes in this book were awesome, but I would love to see even more of her. All in all, I think this book built nicely upon the characters and setting set forth in the first book. This is an engaging, adventurous series, and I cannot wait to see where it heads next. I am so glad I participated in Rachel’s Soul Screamer Challenge, and I would highly recommend that you join in if you enjoy a good paranormal romance with a perfect cast of characters.
    • 4/5
      Synopsis:When Kaylee Cavanaugh screams, someone dies.So when teen pop star Eden croaks onstage and Kaylee doesn't wail, she knows something is dead wrong. She can't cry for someone who has no soul.The last thing Kaylee needs right now is to be skipping school, breaking her dad's ironclad curfew and putting her too-hot-to-be-real boyfriend's loyalty to the test. But starry-eyed teens are trading their souls: a flickering lifetime of fame and fortune in exchange for eternity in the Netherworld—a consequence they can't possibly understand.Kaylee can't let that happen, even if trying to save their souls means putting her own at risk….Review:I loved all the charcters of the first book so I had to find out what was going to happen with Kayley, Nash, Tod and her family considering the end of the first book pretty much left all of that high and dry.Firstly Kaylee is now living with her father, which she gets on with even though he now puts down rules for her which she didn't really have before. He tries to act like a father should except he hasn't been around for thirteen years so this scenario would have driven me crazy but Kaylee handles it well.Kaylee herself develops such an understanding of herself in this book. She steps up every time and takes the lead. And everyone else follows her, which considering she wasn't aware of her Banshee background until a few weeks before is great. The only thing she has issues with is self-confidence when it comes to Nash. She constantly asks herself if he'll leave her once they get further in their relationship (and by further I mean sex). In one way this is her immaturity showing through, she's not that experienced when it comes to boys and we all know that Nash is more experienced when it comes to girls.No matter how many times these two charcters try to bond more in their love there are always complications or interruptions. Mostly from Reaper brother, Tod, who in my mind would have had a frying pan in the face if he carried on those antics. Either Tod is trying to intervene in some way or just being downright annoying, I don't know but he does prove that he's a valuable friend in this book and clearly thinks alot of Kaylee (more than he should? we'll see).The premise of the story is rescueing Addy from dying and entering the Netherworld because she sold her soul. There's always a hidden message in Vincent's stories and this comes out loud and clear. Nothing is worth selling out for, and fame and fortune doesn't come easily. You have to work for it through hard graft and determination. Any shortcut is going to have side effects.While Kaylee battles with new baddy Avari, we also have Emma join us in the know-how of Banshee and otherwordly life. She understands that more is going on than she realises but is happy with the 'Don't ask - don't tell' arrangement with Kaylee.Overall, I liked this book. Not as much as the first but it comes up with a good plot and great twists and turns. The characters have all developed more since the first book and I know that alot is being left for the third to continue with.A great book of the series.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed this installment of the Soul Screamers series. I read the first one over a year ago, so I thought for sure I'd be lost with this one. The author, however, made key references from the first book to jog the memory. Kaylee reminds me a little bit of Rose Hathaway from the Vampire Academy series, a badass in her own right, yet always willing to right the wrongs. Looking forward to reading My Soul To Keep.
    • 4/5
      MY SOUL TO SAVE, by Rachel Vincent, was a new adventure for Kaylee and her blossoming abilities as a bean sidhe. With the swoon-worthy Nash, and his reaper-brother Tod at her side, Kaylee pushed the boundaries to save stolen souls.I really love Kaylee as a character and this book is no different, I am in awe of her compassion and determination to make things right for those who were wronged. In this case, pop-stars. Kaylee has such a big heart, but I can see her persistence getting her in more trouble as she tests her limits with dangerous non-humans.The relationship between Kaylee and Nash was intensified in this book. I wish Kaylee had more self-confidence to see how crazy Nash is about her! I can't wait to see where there relationship goes in the next book.Overall, another amazing book from Rachel Vincent in the Soul Screamers series. Next up, My Soul to Keep.
    • 2/5
      Again, I find myself wishing for a half star system. The second installment of the "Soul Screamers" series left me a little disappointed. I'm going to blame this partially on my high expectations after reading "My Soul to Take." I felt that this was a bit of a "place saver book" in the sense that really important happened. Yes, Kaylee, Tod and Nash teaming up to try and save the souls of two pop stars was nice, but it didn't hold my attention very well. I didn't care about either of the girls who had sold their souls for fame, and as a result I never truly got into it. Another disappointment was the lack of action in the romance department. Kaylee relationship with Nash is an important element of the series as it helps to drive the plot. So, I was surprised that we didn't see much happen romantically between the two of them. I figured that if the action/suspense bit of the story was somewhat lacking, that the romantic angle would make up for it, but I was wrong.On the bright side, I like Kaylee quite a bit. In fact, the best part of this book was watching her develop her abilities and begin to exercise come control over them. I've also started to really enjoy Tod- a huge plus of this book is that he becomes a more important character than in the previous book, and as a result we get to know him better. Nash actually seems like a jerk compared to his brother, and as the book progressed, I found myself wishing Kaylee was with Tod instead of Nash.Best quotes:"What if I was the sexual equivalent of popcorn? Suitable for light snacking only?""I was ready to give Addison her privacy and go work on her problem somewhere her empty soul-windows didn’t stare at me from behind their eerie human façades."
    • 3/5
      Kaylee has just started to get a grasp on her new role as a bean sidhe (or banshee) and as Nash's full-time girlfriend. Not to mention the fact that Kaylee is now living with her Irish father after having barely had contact with him for 13 years of her life. Kaylee seems to be adapting well when pop star Eden drops dead in front of her and she doesn't feel the need to scream...not even the slightest bit. Eden has no soul, so Kaylee has nothing to scream about.After further investigation, Kaylee, Nash and their reaper friend Todd discover that a CEO billionaire and hellion in disguise named Dekker has been promising young people fame and wealth in exchange for their souls. In particular, Dekker has convinced Addison and Regan Page to sell their souls for a chance to be teen idols. Kaylee and co. must race against the clock to save the girls' souls from being poached by the hellion.Though not as good as My Soul to Take, My Soul to Save is a fun and entertaining story that continues the adventures of Kaylee the banshee. This time, readers get the opportunity to dive deeper into the Soul Screamers universe and learn more about the (sometimes harsh) rules of the Netherworld -plus Kaylee gets the chance to grow her powers a little more, though her relationship with Nash didn't seem to grow much during the novel.Well-written, fast-paced and entertaining, My Soul to Save is a great addition to the Soul Screamers series, but just isn't as good as My Soul To Take. Regardless, I'll be eagerly awaiting the next book in the series!
    • 4/5
      I loved this book. It takes place right after the 2nd one and the stories go together perfect. I like Kaylees and Nash's relationship it is going pretty realistically and there are never any big love triangles or unneeded fighting like a lot of books tend to do. Kaylee has really taken control of her ability well the best she can. Nash's mom Harmony is there helping her learn more about it and what else she can do with it. You also get to see a whole new and admiring side to Tod which I loved. I thought maybe he was going to come between Kaylee and Nash but that wasn't the case.I don't like to give too much away in my reviews or go over the summary too much since you can just read that right off the bat. This was a seriously good read and I am looking forward to the next one.
    • 3/5
      The second novel in the Soul Screamers series finds Kaylee adjusting to living with her newly returned father. She is taking lessons from Nash's mother, Harmony, on 'how to be a bean sidhe' in order to avoid the kind of trouble she got into in the past. The problem is, Kaylee seems to be looking for trouble or, at least, trouble finds her pretty easily. She and Nash, with some help from Tod, stumble upon a system where a Dekker media, bearing a very recognizable resemblance to Disney, sells the souls of young entertainers to an avarice demon in order to guarantee financial success and market domination. Kaylee and Nash are thrust into the middle of the whole ordeal when we learn that Addison, Tod's old girlfriend and rising teen star, has sold her soul for fame and fortune. Tod, who clearly still cares for Addy, plays upon Kaylee's sense of righteousness and convinces her to help him find a way to reclaim Addy's soul. Of course, things can't go smoothly. Kaylee finds herself in a mess with her father and, along the way, Addison's sister Regan sells her soul as well, so Kaylee is faced with having to save two souls instead of just one. In the end, all doesn't end happily. But, I think that's one of the things I like best about Vincent's writing. She's not afraid for her characters to fail--or, at least, not succeed entirely. I would have liked more of the story to have taken place outside the main plot line. Kaylee's character is facing some major changes and I'd like to see more exploration of that. Also, I hope that, in the future, Aiden's character, Kaylee's father, is more developed. I'm sure that Kaylee and Nash's relationship will be explored in more depth, as things progress and the characters grow.My Soul to Save (Soul Screamers Book 2), overall, is a good story. I feel like it was focused a bit too much on the main plot, to the extent that character development was minimal. Aside from some insight into Tod, I don't feel like I learned a whole lot more about the story's characters. I didn't really care for Addison or Regan, so it wasn't easy to empathize with Kaylee's desire to help them; though I easily understood Nash's reluctance to have any part in helping them. I am looking forward to reading My Soul to Keep (Soul Screamers, Book 3), and I hope that I'll learn more about Kaylee and her family/friends in the books to come.Follow me as readerbarbara at blogspot dot com
    • 4/5
      As I made note of in my review of "My Soul to Take"m I am a Tod kinda gal, I prefer him tenfold over Nash. I just can't get over Nash's past, his personality, and whatnot, and as such, I am not a fan. However, in this book my opinion of Tod changed a bit- for the worse. I don't know if he completely comprehended how dangerous the task was that he assigned to Kaylee and Nash and they could have easily been killed or seriously injured in trying to carry it out, yet he still asked them to do it and he even played to Kaylee's hero complex. He knew that if he asked there was no way in heck that she could not help. What if something were to have happened to Nash or Kaylee? Harmony, Nash's mom, not only loses her husband and one son, but then her last remaining son and is left entirely alone in the world? Or Kaylee's dad, who had lost his wife, also loses his daughter who he and his wife have sacrificed so much for? I don't think so! All he was thinking about was his dear Addy...As for Addy? Well, she kinda drove me nuts. I hated how she was so against using the out-clause. I know that her life would be pretty crappy had she used it, but wasn't it better than, I don't know? NOT HAVING A SOUL! But I am not going to lie, I did sympathize with her quite a bit in this book, more so towards the end of the novel where she sacrificed herself for her little sister. As for Tod? Well, it was just really nice to see a different side of him. I had become so accustomed to him being all morbid and snarky, and seeing him all googly eyed? It was cute.I also hated the way in which Nash tried to hold Kaylee back from living up to her full potential. He was so against Kaylee and him helping Tod (and I know, this means that he fully comprehended the dangers whereas Tod did not- and that I am being completely contradictory as per usual), but still, he knows how Kaylee is and how she cannot say no when it comes to helping people, he should have just accepted it and kept his moaning and groaning to himself. As for Kaylee? Well she was her usual kick-ass self, but sometimes I cannot help myself from thinking that she really should put more faith into her dad, Harmony and her uncle and trust them with the problems that they are experiencing. I mean, the three adults combined have been around for probably 400 years, if not longer, so I do think that with age comes wisdom, especially over Tod, Nash, and Kaylee's combined 50ish years.
    • 3/5
      In this book she only tries to save one or two souls. I liked the new characters introduced and the new settings but I missed her saving more people..But I still enjoyed this story.
    • 4/5
      It has been only weeks since Kaylee has discovered that she is a bean sidhe and only weeks since she witnessed her aunts death, as well as the deaths of four other innocent girls; her best friend Emma almost one of them. But Kaylee is about to learn that there is more to the world then reapers and bean sidhes'.Kaylee now has two new men in her life; her boyfriend Nash who was there for her with the truth when no one else was and her father who for as long as she can remember has been absent. If Kaylee thought things were awkward before they are about to get a whole lot more complicated. Forced to skip school, break rules and downright lie, Kaylee will have to make a choice, her life or the life of a complete stranger.When Kaylee crosses over to the dark side she begins to realise just how much danger she is really in. Soulless pop-stars, demons, love sick reapers and overbearing fathers may not be the biggest hurdles she has to face, if she can not get over her own sense of guilt, and a nasty little vine, it may not be just her life lost. Kaylee must realise she can't save everyone, or the price she pays will be herself.My Soul To Save through sacrifice and love, but it may not be enough. Kaylee is delving deeper into the dark and dangerous world of the Netherworld in a way that is daring and energetic. With a focus on trust, friendships and doing what is right there is just the right blend of mystery, danger and romance to keep any reader satisfied. It's a real scream!
    • 4/5
      Chilling. This book is hands down chilling. Not in a bad way, in the suspenseful, edge of your seat what the heck is going to happen next way. I liked Nash's Reaper brother Tod in My Soul to Take. He was certainly morbid, but considering his job, I don't blame him. I didn't quite understand Nash or Kaylee's father's objections to her being friends with him, at least not until this book.Tod is a curious blend of selfish and selfless. It almost seems like he has a hierarchy where everyone he is friends with or cares for is placed on a certain rung. Unfortunately Kaylee doesn't matter quite as much as his ex-girlfriend Addison, so she pays the price to get Addison safe again.Not that I blame him, Kaylee volunteers herself (and Nash since she knew he wouldn't let her go to the Netherworld by herself) against a lot of opposition. I admire Kaylee for the fact that she's willing to risk everything to help save Addison's soul. Do I wish she had asked more questions before venturing into a place that could lead to her death? Sure, but she went in with the best of intentions.The pacing of this novel is faster than the first book--once the ball gets rolling on the group's game plan things continue to happen one after the other like dominoes. I sometimes wished we could have seen into Tod's head, especially as his actions seem to get shadier and shadier. What we as readers notice about his behavior, Kaylee doesn't. The gradual change in Tod's personality was more apparent to the reader, since we are on the outside looking in.Nash seemed less on top of things in this book, less sure of himself and how to do things. He obviously still wants to believe in Tod, despite the inherent animosity between Reapers and bean sidhe, but is finding it harder and harder. Part of it seems to be jealousy, because Tod pops up and will talk to Kaylee but not show himself to Nash, but some of it is also his protective instincts.The uber-Reaper, Lily, is a hoot. I want to see her again more than any other character.The end is bittersweet, with plans being foiled for everyone. Like the end of My Soul to Take, the answer to the problem seems easy, but the end result is devastating. Its painful to think about what happens to the souls honestly, the ones that are bought/bartered/sold to hellions. With the third book, My Soul to Keep due out in June 2010, I'm glad the wait isn't so long. I want to see more of Kaylee and Nash as well as the consequences of their time in the Netherworld.